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Commissioners highlight year of success Laydon cues up Teal as next chair at State of the County

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After a lengthy presentation touting the county’s 2023 achievements and investments, Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon ended the annual State of the County event by announcing he is stepping down as chair of the board at the end of the year.

Laydon asked fellow Commissioner George Teal to take over board leadership in 2024. Teal seemed agreeable to the request

during the Nov. 15 event.

When asked what prompted the announcement, Laydon said, “George earned it fair and square.

Today was our last large county event of the year and we normally select our leadership as we enter the new year.”

Laydon said that a vote of the three-member board — himself, Teal, and Lora Thomas — has to be taken in January to make it official.

“True leadership requires that we not forget to send the elevator back down and empower others to do their best work as well,” said Laydon, who was reelected to a second term in 2022. “No commissioner can do it alone, and on a three-member board, you need at least one other vote, ideally two, SEE HIGHLIGHT, P3

Douglas County Commissioner George Teal speaks at the 2023 State of the County PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD event in Lone Tree.

Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly leads the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD at the 2023 State of the County event.

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to get anything done. Not only has George been a kind, thoughtful, trustworthy collaborator, and vice chair, but most people don’t realize that 95% of the incredible successes we shared today at the State of the County were a result of Commissioner Teal simply being the second vote.”

In the annual State of the County, the 2023 theme was “Partnerships in the Public Interest.”

The commissioners, through videos and prepared speeches, highlighted work in a variety of areas, starting with coming together in a moment of need when a tornado hit Highlands Ranch in June.

A video showed county residents coming together to support each other and clean up the damage, and highlighted the work of emergency crews and volunteer organizations.

Laydon also thanked the State of Colorado for its support in declaring a disaster that later led to federal aid.

In other areas to highlight successful partnerships, the commissioners talked about work in the public safety sector, transportation, health and human services, historic and natural resources, economic foundations and essential county services.

Laydon highlighted the county’s work in 2023 in reducing homelessness rates, saying Douglas County is one of two counties statewide to reduce numbers through a variety of efforts.

In 2021, Douglas County started the homelessness initiative using the four Cs, compassion, code enforcement, community services and communications, as the principles to the program.

In 2023, Laydon said, the county started HEART, or Homeless Engagement, Assistance and Resource Team, which teams sheriff ’s deputies with mental-health professionals to respond to calls regarding homelessness and offer services to those who want help.

Laydon said HEART has been successful, helping to reduce homelessness in the county by 36% and fielding more than 1,400 calls this year.

Besides partnering with local law enforcement to address homelessness, Laydon said the county also took action to address the “Number one potential threat facing Douglas County” — wildfires.

In the video, Laydon is shown standing among some Lone Tree homes, where he said one square mile in Douglas County is worth $111 million in property values. To better prepare for wildfire, the county invested in an exclusive-use firefighting helicopter to respond 153 days a year.

Mike Alexander, the county’s emergency management director, said in the video that the helicopter is critical to wildfire prevention efforts as it carries up to 329 gallons of water and nine passengers.

In transportation, the county continues to partner with local municipalities to improve major roadways. The county has invested $120 million to help Castle Rock build the Crystal Valley Interchange, $4 million to work with Lone Tree to improve Lincoln Avenue and $13 million to improve major roadways in Highlands Ranch.

Other partnerships highlighted by the Douglas County commissioners in 2023 include growth in the county’s mental health program, which expanded to include more help for youth and veterans.

Teal also highlighted the county’s increased attention to the aging population in Douglas County. Teal said the county worked to gather information in 2023 through multiple town halls and surveys. With the results expected in 2024, Teal stressed the county will make senior citizens a priority in the coming year.

In the presentation that lasted an hour and a half, the county also highlighted success in building a barnd new health department that got up and running in 2023 and continued efforts in economic stability to build a strong relationship with the business community.

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Castle Rock council approves land annexation

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The Castle Rock Town Council is going ahead with plans to annex land for a new SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE neighborhood called Alexander Way.

BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Castle Rock Town Council is moving forward with annexing almost 74 acres of land next to Diamond Ridge and Silver Heights, where a developer is planning a new neighborhood called Alexander Way. At the Nov. 7 meeting, the council approved the first reading of the annexation and initial zoning for the Alexander Way planned development.

The developers, 455 Alexander and Tierra Investors, submitted a plan for 55 single family homes and 22 live-work units, both attached and detached, on 73.76 acres, with 31.25 acres dedicated to open space. The single family homes will be on large lots, with the smallest lot being a half-acre.

Tara Vargish, the town’s director of development services, said the low-density, large acre lots and live-work units, which allow for some small businesses, are two types of housing that are uncommon in Castle Rock.

“We do see (the live-work units) as a unique housing choice for the town and providing a neighborhood that’s got a different option for those who are interested,” Vargish said.

In addition to the open space, which will be publicly accessible and connect to existing open

space, the developers will provide excess groundwater rights to the town.

Council members have been hesitant to annex new land into Castle Rock because they don’t want to expand town borders.

However, the Alexander Way plat is surrounded by existing town boundaries on three sides, so the annexation is considered infill, Town Manager David Corliss said.

Due to concerns about the impact of growth, the council asked to have annexation requests include extraordinary benefits to the town.

Council members Laura Cavey and Max Brooks questioned whether this project meets that bar.

Corliss said he feels it does because of the water rights, open space and unique housing types.

He added that annexing the land allows the town to have control over the zoning and development.

“When we see the large open space and the opportunity to connect with other open space, the fact that it could be developed outside of town, all of those different aspects mean we think (annexation) is something we recommend favorably,” Corliss said.

Multiple residents of the adjacent neighborhoods, including Diamond Ridge and Silver Heights, spoke at the meeting in favor of the Alexander Way project and thanked the developers for their community outreach.

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Castle Rock council approves Wellspring plans, waives fees

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BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Castle Rock Town Council approved the development plan for Wellspring’s multifamily housing project and waived more than $650,000 in fees to support the project.

At the Nov. 7 meeting, council voted unanimously to pass the site development plan and waive town fees for the housing project, which will convert the La Quinta Inn on Park Street into 42 low-income housing units. The total fees waived were $661,635.

The project’s focus is providing housing for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), with half of the units reserved for tenants with disabilities.

All of the housing units will be restricted to people making 30-80% of

the area median income.

Douglas County Housing Partnership Deputy Director Artie Lehl said he expects some units will be rented by caregivers for seniors.

“If we went 100% (tenants with disabilities), now you’re talking about an institution, which is not quite the same thing,” he said. “This is about independent living and thriving.”

Wellspring Executive Director Nicole DeVries said offering an integrated housing model helps adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or IDD, be successful and build community.

“I believe Castle Rock is a better community because we fully include adults with IDD in our community and what we do every day,” she said.

There will be 22 studios and 20 one-bedroom units with 66 parking spaces. Rent will range from $615 to $1,436. The building will include 24/7 resident assistant staff and security.

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With the restricted rents, Lehl and DeVries said the project needed the town to waive its development impact fees to be able to make the development viable.

DeVries said there’s a huge need for this kind of housing because over 20,000 adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Colorado live with a caregiver over the age of 60.

Wellspring already has 70 people on its waitlist for units.

“What it’s providing is hope for our families that there will be solu-

tions for residential care and housing for their loved ones as they begin to age,” DeVries said. “I truly believe it’s going to put Castle Rock on the map as being a town that’s helping to address a statewide issue.”

Many current Wellspring volunteers, called Stars, showed up to the council meeting to show their support for the housing project, including Damon Bunch, who told council about the importance of the opportunity to live independently.

“It gives us with IDD, and Stars, a chance to show the world that we’re more than what they think,” Bunch said. “It gives us a way in the world and it gives us hope and a future.”

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Sterling Ranch hosts cattle drive

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Cowboys and cattle traversed the streets of Sterling Ranch for the neighborhood’s third annual cattle drive, moving around 100 cows to their winter pasture in Douglas County.

Hundreds of residents watched from porches, driveways and sidewalks as the herd of Angus trotted across the 3,400-acre neighborhood, guided by about 20 riders from Roundup Riders of the West and Clough Cattle Company.

Harold Smethills, founder of Sterling Ranch, said an important element of the neighborhood is its commitment to taking care of the land and preserving its history as a former cattle ranch.

The cows and annual cattle drive are part of the community’s Prairie Management Plan, which helps guide the cultivation of the property. The cattle contribute to a healthy prairie ecosystem by fertilizing and aerating the land, as well as keeping the grass low to protect from predators.

“Cattle drives are a longtime western tradition and grazing of cattle is a key part of the strategy of building a robust ecosystem and is part of the unique vision of Sterling Ranch where the community lives with nature,” Smethills said.

The herd will stay at Sterling Ranch until the spring, when they give birth to their calves, and then move to the summer pasture for rotational grazing. Smethills said last year there were about 200 calves born in the community.

Smethills said rotational grazing is part of the community’s fire mitigation strategy, with the cattle eating down potential fuel. About 50 cows were brought to Sterling Ranch a few weeks early this year to get a head start because the wet summer resulted in an abundance of tall grass, Smethills said.

“Cattle grazing might seem like it would have a minimal effect on fire mitigation, but in reality, these cows are devouring fire energy,” he said.

Though Smethills appreciates the environmental benefits of the cows, he said his favorite part of the cattle drive is seeing the excitement from residents and sharing his love for the livestock.

“The most important things for a community are those that bring people together so they can get to know each other,” he said. “The cattle are personalities and they’re magnificent animals and people really enjoy them.

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Fentanyl crisis: Officials continue to raise awareness

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A person does not have to suffer from a long-term substance abuse problem to suffer the consequences of fentanyl when only two milligrams is lethal and it’s become more easily accessible through social media.

“Don’t think that when you hear national stories on the news… Parker, Douglas County — we are not immune to the national trends,” said Acting Special Agent David Olesky of the Drug Enforcement Administration Rocky Mountain Field.

Parker Police Chief Jim Tsurapas and the Parker Police Department hosted a law enforcement, healthcare and local leaders discussion panel at Legend High School to talk about the dangers and effects of fentanyl.

Tsurapas said officers are responding to calls to find people overdosing on fentanyl.

Authorities also believe increased fentanyl use is also tied to other crimes, such as more stolen cars and guns.

“We’re dealing with fentanyl almost daily,” said Tsurapas.

Law enforcement and government agencies are not the only ones dealing with fentanyl, it’s parents, siblings and friends.

Panelist Dawn Danner, a Parker resident and mother, stressed the need to have conversations with teens and children about the dangers of pills.

One of Danner’s sons had struggled with substance abuse. He later died from a cocaine overdose that was mixed with fentanyl.

Speaking to community members

has given Danner purpose and she aims to help educate youth that one pill can change your life.

Drug Enforcement Administration findings Criminal drug networks are flooding the U.S. with deadly fake pills and traffickers are using fake pills to exploit the opioid crisis and prescription drug misuse, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

DEA officials have reported a dramatic rise in the number of fake pills containing at least two milligrams of fentanyl, which is equivalent to three grains of salt.

Fentanyl came on the radar for the DEA in 2015 when there was a transition in the country from addiction to prescription opioids, said Olesky.

People started using heroin more and then the cartels started to intro-

duce fentanyl.

In 2022, the DEA seized more than 50 million fake pills often laced with fentanyl, which was nearly double the amount seized in 2021.

So far in 2023, the DEA has seized around 63 million fake pills.

Many of the fake pills being massproduced by criminal drug networks are falsely marketed as legitimate prescription pills to deceive the public.

The latest lab testing by the DEA reveals that seven out of every 10 pills with fentanyl contain a potentially lethal dose, said Olseky. A rise from four out of every 10 from a few years ago.

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Synthetic opioid deaths are the number one killer of people ages 18 to 45 in the U.S., said Kristin Carpenter, external relations strategists with the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention.

She added that although the U.S. makes up nearly 5% of the world’s population, it consumes over 80% of the world’s opioids.

“So when we are talking about this as an epidemic, it is an ‘us’ problem,” said Carpenter. “It is very specific to the United States and it’s something to be mindful of.”

Colorado and local statistics The Colorado Consortium is part of the Center for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Colorado Anschutz

Medical Campus.

The Consortium coordinates Colorado’s response to the misuse of medications and aims to reduce misuse and abuse through the development of policies, organizations and community coalitions.

As total overdose deaths in Colorado have increased dramatically since 2019, according to their 2022 annual report, fentanyl caused 534 overdoses in 2020 in Colorado and increased to 912 in 2021.

“Fentanyl is easily making up more than half overdose deaths that we are seeing in the state,” said Carpenter.

“And unfortunately, they are increasing.”

Captain Joel White of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said that fentanyl, which is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent, comes up from Mexico through the I-25 corridor and then “pollutes our communities.”

In unincorporated Douglas County, deaths contributed to fentanyl

have slowly increased over the past couple of years, according to White.

Historically, fentanyl deaths have been investigated as an overdose.

“It’s not just a death investigation, that there’s a crime here and should be investigated as a homicide,” said White.

As the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is working with other jurisdictions to investigate fentanyl through I-25 Corridor Interdiction Operations, seizures have been made.

Douglas County Impact statistics show there were over 55,000 pills seized (off the highway) in 2021. Additionally, there were nearly 8,000 seized in 2021 and almost 10,000 thus far in 2023.

DEA agent Olesky said agencies are constantly rolling out statistics, however, they remain important.

In Colorado, 11,533 people went to the emergency room department due to something involving a drug overdose, said Carpenter.

In Douglas County specifically, 435

individuals went to the emergency room and a vast majority of those individuals were ages 15 to 45.

Additionally, consortium studies show that almost all of the emergency room department visits are more female.

“Which is not to say that more women are using substances,” said Carpenter. “Men typically use substances more often but they are less likely to seek out care.”

A third of the people who went to the emergency room department in 2022 in Douglas County were something involving overdose and were ages 15 to 24, said Carpenter.

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ThunderRidge student heads to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Chosen to be part of the Great American Marching Band

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Audra Marriott will be trading in her green and black marching band uniform for a red and white one to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with the Macy’s Great American Marching Band.

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riott, a junior at ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch, has always watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day with her family, watching the marching bands go by and perform on the iconic Macy’s star.

The Macy’s Great American Marching Band is made up of more than 100 high school students from every state across the country who play multiple songs during the televised Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Although it’s not on such a grand scale as a parade in New York City and with a much larger band, Marriott has performed numerous field shows with her marching

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Almost two years ago Marriott’s mom, Christina, suggested to her daughter that she should audition for the prestigious marching band.

“When I heard that I could participate in it, I was like, I have to audition,” said Marriott.

With suggestions from her private trumpet teacher, together the two chose a couple of tunes to audition with.

In addition to filling out a form and sending in multiple videos of herself playing the trumpet, Marriott also had to send in a video that showed off her marching skills, which includes step size and proper step technique.

Marriott waited a long time after submitting her audition material in March of 2022.

“There was a big window of time between auditioning and hearing the results,” said Marriott.

Then, one day in early 2023, Marriott was sitting at her desk at school when she got an email.

Overcome with excitement, she contained her emotions as she wanted to wait to open the email until she was home with her family.

“I read it out loud and we were all just so happy,” said Marriott.

Just a few weeks ago, all the students who were accepted into the marching band received their music sheets to individually practice. One of the songs they will be playing is “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond.

All the students will travel to New York City on their own a few days before Thanksgiving and have a large group practice where they will rehearse the music and march together for the first time.

Upon their arrival in New York City, Marriott and the rest of the members will be fitted for the classic red and white uniform.

“I’m really looking forward to getting to know lots of different new people,” said Marriott. “I feel like I’m kind of confined to my own little band at ThunderRidge and I think it’ll be really cool to

Audra Marriott, a trumpet player in the ThunderRidge High School marching band will perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with the Macy’s Great American Marching Band in New York COURTESY OF CHRISTINA MARRIOTT City.

meet new people from different states.”

While in New York City, the band will take a sightseeing tour, explore Times Square and see the Michael Jackson show on Broadway.

After the parade, there will be a big Thanksgiving feast at their hotel where families and the band members will meet to enjoy the holiday together.

As Marriott embarks on this journey, she would like to thank her private trumpet teacher and her band director, Brandon Graese for their support and helping her in her music career.

“I would love to thank my mom because she was the one that suggested the opportunity,” said Marriott. “And she helped me a lot with recording and making sure that it was the best that I could do.”

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Post-election wrap

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know — elections are over and for many of us, we were ready. So — why in the world would I want to rehash any of it? Well — a lot happened throughout our south metro FROM THE communities in the EDITOR 2023 election cycle.

Let’s start in Englewood. I’ve stayed quiet about a community where a lot happened and there is a lot to unravel.

First, weeks before the actual regular election, the city had Thelma Grimes to spend more than $130,000 on a recall. A recall that failed. That is a lot of wasted money. Then, to have those same candidates who kept their seats in the recall win in the regular election anyway — maybe the recall group needs to think a little more about the community structure and stability.

To the recall group’s credit — they did get enough signatures to push the recall and that is their right. It just feels irresponsible and costly.

Then — we have the school board in Englewood. We are less than two weeks away from having Davon Williams, who ran unopposed, take the oath of office.

He has a criminal history, he avoided talking to local media to talk about his past, and it appears he has no interest in being transparent with the community about his own issues.

This means he is going to be sitting on a school board and making major policy decisions for our children’s education. He has to do it legally and in front of the public. When he could not even do the decent thing and talk to the press before the election — I am not confident transparency is going to be a priority if he sits on the board.

To Davon Williams — you are going to become a constant distraction that the remaining board members and new superintendent do not deserve.

Our schools and the boards running them are important. You remaining on this board when you can’t even speak publicly is selfish and definitely will not be good for our Englewood students.

Until you get your legal issues and affairs in order — maybe serving in public office should be put on hold.

For the most part, the Littleton and Centennial elections turned out uneventful. Some competition on the school board, but all seems to be generally the same.

Cherry Creek Schools’ incumbents also got reelected. However, I have a message for them too — if making meetings available on video and livestream is not a priority, maybe you are not transparent enough to keep serving.

Not making these meetings electronically available to the public is an outdated way of running an elected board and making big decisions in our school districts. As a parent in your district — I won’t let this issue die and I hope the public becomes a lot more outspoken about it too.

Additionally, Cherry Creek schools are like many other schools throughout the Denver metro area — teachers are losing control because of an inability to discipline. Look at the reports from principals in Denver Public Schools — do we want to go down that road?

I know some teachers we’ve lost because of the discipline issues in our schools. As a parent in the district — I will keep watch of this issue as well.

Finally, we head farther south to Douglas County. I am not going to lie — I was surprised by the school board’s results. To have the slate led by incumbent Susan Meek win was interesting.

As I have said in this column space many times — I am never a fan of elected boards that are comprised of buddies who vote the same way every time.

A yes-man board is not going to ensure that the best policies are in place.

Having Brad Geiger, Valerie Thompson and Susan Meek on this board will continue to create balanced discussions that are needed in every aspect of our government.

On a side note, when I worked with the League of Women Voters to host a forum this year — I was impressed with Valerie Thompson. Her knowledge, answers, and the way she carried herself had me thinking I’d love to have her in Cherry Creek.

Finally, the bond measures in Douglas County. I am glad to see the measure to pay teachers more passed. They deserve it.

Thelma Grimes is the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Girl power 2023

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 was the first “Girl Power” event, a collaboration between the Sturm Collaboration Campus, Arapahoe Community College, Douglas County Schools and the Douglas Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Fifty 8th-grade girls were treated to an exciting morning at the campus learning about STEM careers, and doing handson activities on a virtual cadaver and in cybersecurity. Their parents learned about concurrent enrollment in high school, the value of early career exploration and why developing an early relationship with their high school counselor is so important to high school girls.

We are grateful to Sarah Homer, Senior Navigator at the Sturm campus, and to the tireless efforts of AAUW members, Beryl Jacobson and Suzanne Kroepsh and Crowfoot Coffee, Meadows Orthodontics and Domino’s Pizza for their in-kind donations to make this a no-cost event for the girls and their parents. After the event, both parents and girls enthusiastically agreed that the

morning had been worthwhile and that they would recommend it to family and friends next year.

Pat Smith, Douglas County AAUW, Castle Rock Reconsider bond rejection

I am writing to express my deep concern about the recent failure to pass Ballot Issue 5B in Douglas County and the significant negative impact this decision will have on our community, particularly our schools.

Some taxpayers argued that they were unwilling to pay for new schools in neighborhoods far from their own. However, had 5B passed, it would have benefited every single school in the district. Funds would have paid for crucial areas in special education, information technology, safety, athletic and activity upgrades, and buses. Now DCSD cannot make these urgent repairs, nor can it fix mechanical and electrical systems, roofs, intercom systems, parking lots, and playgrounds, or introduce energy-efficient equipment to lower utility bills.

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Other voters argued that new schools should be financed by housing developers such as in Sterling Ranch. While this is an ideal scenario, the reality is developers were not required to build schools, and at the same time buyers were assured schools would be built for their children. Instead of punishing students by withholding essential funds, voters should direct their criticism towards the county commissioners who are responsible for negotiating such terms with developers.

Others opposed the ballot issue based on a lack of trust in conservative board members after witnessing them go back on their campaign promises of transparency. However, as with previous mill/bond measures, the board is legally obligated to establish a public oversight committee. This committee ensures transparency and monitors the responsible spending of every dollar.

Some voters maintained that money should be found elsewhere within the district budget. I implore those who voted “no” on 5B because of this to show us where you can find a spare $484 million. DCSD maintains an extremely lean budget, spending far less per student than similar, neighboring districts. And increased property taxes do not provide for more school funding because they simultaneously result in the state giving Douglas County less. (Source: investindcsd.com/faq).

No one likes a local tax increase, even one as minimal as what 5B would have incurred. But grownups take care of their children, homes, and neighborhoods. There is no way around the cold, hard fact that infrastructure takes money to maintain, and we’ll see another bond on the ballot again. I urge my neighbors to reconsider the long-term consequences of neglecting their school district the next time they vote.

Kelly Allan, Highlands Ranch Deputy showed respect

Dying in vain. Is there such a thing?

Not in this case.

I love my drive to and from work, using Daniels Park Road. I see turkeys, deer, and elk often. I pay close attention to the sides of the road so I can enjoy them without hitting them.

Recently, I was driving home after dark and I saw a deer lying on the

side of the road with crash debris in the other lane. I slowly passed by then something, maybe a slight head movement, made me turn the car around.

I rolled down my window and spoke to the deer and yes, he or she was alive. I turned the car around again so that I was on the same side of the road as the injured deer, maybe 100 feet away and turned on my four-way flashers.

I called the Douglas County sheriff’s dispatcher, explained where I was and that a deer had been hit by someone recently and that deer was in distress. I said I would stay with the deer until a deputy showed up.

A little while later deputy showed up. I explained that the deer did try to get up once, while I was waiting with it, but was unable to stand. A second deputy showed up and it was determined that the deer needed to be put down. At that point I left.

The next day I drove the same road going to work. Instead of seeing a dead deer carcass I was surprised to see a canvas sheet covering the whole body. That night when I drove home in the snow, there was that canvas covering the deer, acting like a warm blanket. Isn’t that how you and I might handle a special pet we had to put down?

I stopped and called the Douglas County dispatcher, the same one from the night before, and asked about the canvas covering.

I was told that this was the first time this deputy had to put down an animal and he wanted to show his respect!

Wow, now that is a man’s man.

This is the kind of officer you would want interacting with your family when you are in need. So, “No Virginia (`Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus’), this deer did not die in vain.”

Instead, this deer positively helped others to see a better self, a better America, one with respect for others.

Ed Allbright, Highlands Ranch Marshall got it right

I am writing in support of Rep. Robert Marshall’s Nov. 16 forthright and telling column on property tax solutions.

As a newer citizen of this glorious state, I wish to study and learn before complaining. Having the luck (and grace) to land in Castle Rock, I am often impressed by what I see. Healthy people, happy kids, diligent workers, good services.

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Wreaths Across America offers a way to thank veterans for their service after they’re gone

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n December, Arvada resident Judy Teter will make the trip to the southwest end of Denver, where she ensures that wreaths will be laid to honor the service of thousands of veterans at a military cemetery.

“It’s not just about laying the wreath — it’s about honoring our veterans and what they did for us,” Teter said. “There’s a proper way to lay the wreath on the headstone, and you’re also supposed to say the veteran’s name and thank them for their service.

“Because a lot of the people that are buried out there don’t have family that comes out and visits them, so we’re honoring them,” Teter continued.

Nearly 100 cemetery locations in Colorado will take part in a national event that pays respect to interred veterans with balsam wreaths. Volunteers like Teter across the state work to support national nonprofit Wreaths Across America ahead of National Wreaths Across America Day, occurring this year on Dec. 16, according to a news release.

Teter volunteers as a coordinator for the effort to place thousands of wreaths at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, near U.S. Highway 285 and Sheridan Boulevard.

Roughly 123,000 veteran graves lie at Fort Logan, according to Wreaths Across America’s website. Teter says her team’s goal is to place 20,000 wreaths there on the day of the ceremony.

She works “with the cemetery administration as to what sections they want covered because we do not have enough wreaths that are sponsored to cover the whole cemetery,” Teter said.

“But I have a goal to hopefully one day get all of Fort Logan covered,” Teter said.

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A few years ago, she found out about volunteering to place flags near headstones on Memorial Day. Through that effort, she also heard about putting out the wreaths near Christmastime, and she jumped aboard.

“We wouldn’t be the United States of America with the freedoms that we have if it wasn’t for our servicemen and women,” Teter said.

Supporting other families in remembering their loved ones who served is part of her team’s role.

On the day of the wreath ceremony, a part of the schedule is set aside for family members who ordered a wreath for their loved one’s specific grave.

“That starts at 1 p.m., so it’s a little more quiet for the families to remember, talk to their family member, whatever traditions they have,” Teter said. “Last year, there was a family who had a picnic lunch at their family member’s headstone.”

Looking for help

Teter and her volunteer team work hard behind the scenes to make sure Wreaths Across America Day is a success at Fort Logan.

But she’s looking for more volunteers and trying to drum up more fundraising support to pay for more wreaths and help cover the costs of the operation.

She’s seeking support from businesses who may want to pitch in, too.

“From what I understand, that has been a challenge for a lot of the coordinators, is trying to get companies that can donate X amount of (money) to sponsor X amount of wreaths,” Teter said.

She’s also looking for a volunteer with fundraising experience in particular.

“Or somebody who says, ‘Hey, I know how to (work) a forklift,’ or somebody who says, ‘I own a business or (I can provide) a forklift or pallet jack,’” Teter said.

Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so donating to it is considered tax deductible, according to Teter.

If you’re interested in volunteering or helping as a business, you can reach Teter at 720-329-8598 or at judy.ft.logan.waa@gmail.com.

Rick Bouska, a veteran, stands with a wreath at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver last year, according to Judy Teter, who volunteers to help organize COURTESY PHOTOS wreaths to be placed there.

People pay respect at graves with wreaths.

Where your money goes

Wreaths Across America was founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia that began in 1992, according to a news release.

The organization’s mission is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington and thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond, the release said.

Local sponsorship groups registered through the national program are helping to raise the necessary sponsorships to honor service members laid to rest in participating locations.

Since its founding in 2007, Wreaths Across America has partnered with thousands of local nonprofits and civic groups, according to the release.

For those looking to donate, the nonprofit seeks $17 per wreath, Teter said.

But the money goes a long way.

Through the nonprofit’s “PayBack” program, sponsorship groups can earn $5 for every $17 veteran’s wreath sponsored to sup-

port these programs in their communities.

By making a $17 sponsorship, “you are also contributing to vital programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and their families throughout the year,” the news release stated.

Some of the nonprofit’s free, year-round programs, according to the release, include: • The Mobile Education Exhibit that travels the country, visiting schools and communities, teaching “the value of our freedom” while acting as an official welcome home center for living Vietnam veterans.

• Wreaths Across America Radio, which gives voice to volunteers and service members so that you can hear their stories “of courage and inspiration.”

• The Wreaths Across America National Museum, which is free and open to the public. It “highlights the bravery and service of rank-and-file veterans.”

• The Remembrance Tree Program, which creates a living memorial of service members giving back to other service members.

To order wreaths or offer support

To find a participating location or registered Wreaths Across America group to support in Colorado, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org/About/ LocationAndGroupSearch.

You can donate to sponsor a wreath at wreathsacrossamerica. org/About/WaysToSupport.

You can also select an option to “honor or remember a specific person” at tinyurl.com/WreathSpecific.

“There are different ways to make sure your loved one who served gets a wreath,” Teter said.

If your loved one is buried at a cemetery that doesn’t have a Wreaths Across America ceremony but you still want to order a wreath, you can have it sent to you or a family member, according to Teter.

Or you can pick it up at Fort Logan at 1 p.m. Dec. 16, she said.

“For people who are out of state who order them, we have a volunteer who will place them and send a picture (of the placement) to the family member,” Teter said.

You can reach out to Teter at the contact information above with any questions about ordering wreaths.

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The reason behind the complexity of this issue for law enforcement is that it is difficult to get into smartphones, said White.

The way cartel networks are trafficking, Olesky said, is through social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook and are using apps like Venmo to pay for the pills.

Also, young adults and youth are communicating through emojis and

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Yes, it’s pricier here but we appear to get great value for our money.

But, I was pained to realize, soon after buying our house, that not only would my taxes go up some 33+% in the new year but the evaluations are every two years!

I went to work, researching, to understand the systems and that is why I applaud Rep. Marshall. He got honest, admitting he couldn’t figure it out while his colleagues basically shined him on whenever he asked.

He “could not receive straight answers to basic questions.” No wonder it’s hard to understand.

It’s not crazy, in a world that often is, to wonder if that’s all on purpose, whilst tricks are being played out behind closed doors.

I know county and city staff and

using code words.

For example, what they have found is that the rocket ship emoji has to do with the potency of a drug and the plug means the sources of supply.

The DEA provides a resource that decodes the meaning of certain emojis and can be found at https:// tinyurl.com/y2z33yvy.

It is not just the colors and names of the pills that the public needs to look for. Olesky said the next generation of what the cartels are putting out into the marketplace are pills being pressed into familiar shapes.

Pills are being pressed with logos such as the Tesla logo, a scorpion and

pressed into the shape of the Incredible Hulk, which could resemble a child’s vitamin.

Many parents find it difficult to decide at what age to talk to their children about the dangers of drugs.

Cpt. White, with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, said that it’s situational and it depends on what the child is involved in, especially if they are using social media or chatting through gaming systems.

DEA.gov has additional resources on ways to talk about the dangers of fentanyl as a family.

“Knowing what you’re putting in your body and the message might

not have to be about fentanyl,” said Olesky. “But making healthy decisions and healthy choices.”

When Danner had to tell her younger children that their brother had died, she told them he was given medicine that a doctor didn’t give him.

From a mother’s perspective, Danner said parents should find a way to weave it into daily discussions about safety.

“We can teach our children to be aware without having to tell them at [ages] seven or six about drugs,” said Danner.

leaders work hard and need money to maintain the services we all enjoy. But, Please Dear God, work to keep a handle on tax and fee increases. Inflations of all kinds are gnawing at the fabric of family functions.

James Cioe, Castle Rock

all students and teachers to have a safe and welcoming environment in their schools. We were very happy to see the mill levy override (ballot measure 5A) pass, showing the strong support for our professional educators. At the same time, we were very disappointed to see the bond measure (5B) fail, even though it would have replaced an expiring bond, resulting in no increase in taxes. Our community assets, including almost 90 school buildings, in addition to stadiums, fields and grounds, are just like our homes in that they require regular maintenance and repairs. As the county continues to be developed, with new homes built in areas not currently served by neighborhood schools, there is a strong need for new schools to be built, but now there is no money to fund repairs or new buildings.

As many community members know, there is a shortage of school

bus drivers, resulting in the cancellation of bus routes and requiring more students to find their own way to school, whether by walking or biking or being driven several miles twice a day, leaving parents to figure out car pools and alter their own work schedules. With the increased development in the county, this is not sustainable. Without a new bond, cuts to student resources will have to be made, especially if there is a catastrophic event at a school requiring immediate repairs, such as a furnace or boiler failure, in order to keep school in session. When the capital needs are urgent, the money has to be taken from the general fund. I am hopeful that the district administrators will start educating the community immediately about the needs of the district so a bond measure can pass next year. It’s the responsible thing to do.

Constance Ingram

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On Nov. 7, Douglas County voters sent a strong message about the school district leadership: We want board members who will work to restore trust, transparency and accountability in our school district, and that is why we turned out in record numbers to reelect Susan Meek and elect Brad Geiger and Valerie Thompson to the board of education.

Our children have graduated from Douglas County schools, but my husband and I are still community members and taxpayers who care about this school district. We want

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Pickle-flavored food and drinks were served and staff at Wind Crest, the senior living community in Highlands Ranch, dressed up in pickle costumes for the grand opening of four outdoor pickleball courts.

As pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., the idea of courts of their own has been on some residents and staff ’s radar for some time and on Oct. 27, it became a reality.

Years ago, Wind Crest staff had chosen a potential location for the new pickleball courts, but it was too close to some of the buildings and some residents raised concerns about the noise and echo.

Looking elsewhere, they ended up designing courts near the front entrance of Wind Crest, which is located at 3235 Mill Vista Rd. “We did the initial design and presented it to the pickleball club,” said Craig Erickson, executive director at Wind Crest. “They said, ‘no, no, no’, the courts are facing the wrong way.”

After the team resubmitted a design with a north-south orientation, four courts were constructed, opened and had residents playing immediately.

Just within the front entrance of the campus, the courts are about 170 feet from the edge of the court to the apartments, said Erickson.

Typically, the pickleball club at Wind Crest has reserved time and

George Rasmussen, left, and Fred Clift cut the ribbon to four new pickleball courts at Wind Crest senior living community. The two men lead the community’s pickleball COURTESY OF COURTNEY BENHOFF club.

plays outdoors at Clement Park in Littleton and indoors at Arapahoe Community College.

Therefore, the accessibility of having four courts on site, available for any of the residents to play and learn is an accomplishment for Wind Crest.

Wind Crest residents enjoy the community’s new pickleball courts within the front entrance of the campus.

“It’s a game changer,” said Fred Clift, who leads the community’s pickleball club. “Because now we can walk to our courts.”

Although many residents walk and ride their bikes to the court, there is a campus shuttle that takes residents

back and forth from the courts.

Both Erickson and Clift do not believe the noise is going to be an issue as there are some noise barriers, such as the courts being near the front road, covered parking and trees to help mitigate the sound. They also noted that there are no resident balconies facing the courts.

There may have been initial concerns about the noise, but Clift said there have been no complaints thus far.

Additionally, the club is excited to have their own courts as they have seen courts being closed at Congress Park and Eisenhower Park in Denver due to the noise complaints.

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The courts are strictly for residents.

However, guests are allowed to play when invited by a resident.

As it is not as intense as tennis, Erickson said pickleball is creating physical activity for residents and is also a very social sport.

“You have these points that go back and forth,” said Erickson. “And most any game, people are laughing, and you know, having fun and talking about things.”

Clift is a former tennis player and began playing pickleball about 10 years ago. He said what he likes most about the sport is that it’s very good for fitness and cardio.

Currently, club members play from 9 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. They also host beginner and education courses that teach people about technique and how to score.

Having played himself, Erickson said it’s pretty easy to mix in more advanced players with beginners and still have a good time.

Wind Crest also purchased a bunch of paddles and balls so that any resident who wants to try, can try before investing.

Looking forward to the spring, the club is looking to have a membership along with social events, tournaments and a mentor committee that will help new players start and improve on new skills.

“As we age, it’s really good for people to keep moving and this will get you moving on the court,” said Clift.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Sedalia NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0156 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2023 8:39:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

10, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Original Grantor: John Carl Rule Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Fifth Third Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/31/2001 Recording Date of DOT: 6/18/2001 Reception No. of DOT: 01054779 Book 2065 Page 398 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $275,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $116,115.88

Dated: 9/13/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failed to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust.

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: A part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1, Township 10 South, Range 70 West of the 6th P.M., Douglas County, Colorado, described as beginning at the Northwest corner said Section 1, the True Point of Beginning; Thence South along the West line Northwest 1/4 said Section 1, a distance of 2360 feet, more or less, to a point in the centerline of Camp Creek; Thence Northeasterly along the centerline said Camp Creek, a distance of 540 feet, more or less, to a point, a straight line course between said point bears North 39 deg.

03 min. 52 sec. East, a distance of 521.6 feet; Thence leaving said centerline Camp Creek, North 02 deg. 00 min. 13 sec. East, a distance of 330.0 feet; Thence South 76 deg. 32 min. 19 sec. East, a distance of 224.0 feet to a point on the Westerly right of way line of the Jarre Canyon Road, the Centerline of said road being described in book 102, at Page 364; Thence Northerly along said Westerly right of way line, a distance of 1170 feet, more or less, to a point on the North Line said Southwest 1/4 a distance of 496.8 feet, to the Point of Beginning. County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of: 11871 South Highway 67, Sedalia, CO 80135

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MARCELLO G. ROJAS Colorado Registration #: 46396 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET SUITE 330, DENVER, COLORADO 80237 Phone #: (303) 353-2965 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO230059

Legal Notice No. 2023-0156 First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Franktown NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0160 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2023 8:22:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Frederick J. McCoy Jr. AND Susan M. McCoy Original Beneficiary: KeyBank National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KeyBank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/31/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 11/1/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013088007 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $495,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $397,930.22 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

NOTICE OF SALE

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 120, RUSSELLVILLE UNIT 6, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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Which has the address of: 11274 East Manitou Rd , Franktown, CO 80116 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/13/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO21779 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0160 First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0158 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2023 8:26:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: VIRGINIA F MUWWAKKIL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR INSPIRE HOME LOANS INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/22/2021 Recording Date of DOT: 6/23/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021077314 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $607,294.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $585,509.43 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed

of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT FIFTEEN (15), BLOCK EIGHT (8), STROH RANCH FILING NO. 18B, 7TH AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12782 Horton Court, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/13/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: RYAN BOURGEOIS Colorado Registration #: 51088 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000009884974 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0158 First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Pines NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0157 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2023 8:26:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JoAnna F Staples Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/21/2020 Recording Date of DOT: 9/22/2020 Reception No. of DOT: 2020090658 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $315,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $298,053.53 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failed to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 3, Block 5, Castle Pines North Filing No. 27, County of Douglas, State of Colorado Which has the address of: 7111 Serena Dr., Castle Pines, CO 80108 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/13/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MARCELLO G. ROJAS Colorado Registration #: 46396 3600 SOUTH BEELER STREET SUITE 330, DENVER, COLORADO 80237 Phone #: (303) 353-2965 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO230090 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0157 First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023

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Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0155 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/5/2023 9:51:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Randy L. Fuselie and Sheila K. Fuselier Original Beneficiary: Charter One Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Citizens Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/14/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 11/13/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006097099 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $129,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $149,595.41 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE EVIDENCE OF DEBT AND DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 3, CASTLE PINES NORTH FILING NO. 22, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7096 Cerney Circle, Castle Rock, CO 80108 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 11/9/2023 Last Publication: 12/7/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/5/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HEATHER DEERE Colorado Registration #: 28597 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO11615 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/ Legal Notice No. 2023-0155 First Publication: 11/9/2023 Last Publication: 12/7/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0165 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/18/2023 1:17:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: AMY L. GILPIN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/13/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 12/18/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006108070 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $429,267.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $270,342.88 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 9, BLOCK 1, REATA NORTH FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12164 S Hidden Trail Ct, Parker, CO 80138

Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0150 To Whom It May Concern: On 8/30/2023 8:12:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Drusilla M. Morrison Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for New Day Financial, LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: New Day Financial, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/20/2021 Recording Date of DOT: 11/29/2021 Reception No. of DOT: 2021131884 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $393,299.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $383,620.77 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 15, BLOCK 3, FOUNDER'S VILLAGE FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 105 North Bedford Avenue, Castle Rock, CO 80104-8972

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0154 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/1/2023 11:53:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: TIMOTHY FRANCIS SAVOY AND DONNA MECHE SAVOY Original Beneficiary: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2002-NC3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/30/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 6/3/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 02052403 Book 2339 Page 2256 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $295,950.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $172,924.01 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 4, STONEGATE FILING NO. 15-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

Which has the address of: 16243 Creekview Drive, Parker, CO 80134

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 9/19/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 8/30/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 19-023454

HEATHER DEERE Colorado Registration #: 28597 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO22194

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2023-0165 First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023

Legal Notice No. 2023-0150 First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/5/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9540 MAROON CIRCLE SUITE 320, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 20-024676 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2023-0154 First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Castle Rock NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0164 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/13/2023 8:20:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Roberto J Munoz Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB, A Federal Savings Bank, Its Successors and Assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Citibank, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee of New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2019-RPL3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/9/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 8/16/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006070226 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $248,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $210,664.75 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 20, BLOCK 2, CASTLE HIGHLANDS FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 1737 Granger Circle, Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/13/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ILENE DELL'ACQUA Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-23-960753-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

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DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

DATES on the Public Trustee website: https:// www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

Legal Notice No. 2023-0164 First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No. 2023-0153 First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0153

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2023-0167

To Whom It May Concern: On 8/30/2023 9:28:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/18/2023 1:14:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Stephanie P. Retureta Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Affiliated Financial Group, Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/31/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 2/7/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006010941 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $172,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $99,010.38

Original Grantor: Shelly A. Rodie Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Greenbox Loans Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for IOF III Trust 2A Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/13/2022 Recording Date of DOT: 9/20/2022 Reception No. of DOT: 2022062328 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $460,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $459,761.52

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 179, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 121-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 1450 Braewood Ave., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 10/26/2023 Last Publication: 11/23/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 8/30/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO22240 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: Lot 8, Block 3, Meadowlark Subdivision Filing No. 1, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of: 18221 House Finch Lane, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/19/2023 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AMANDA FERGUSON Colorado Registration #: 44893 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO22121 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: https://

www.douglas.co.us/public-trustee/

PUBLIC NOTICE

Phone Conference ID: 209 401 275#

Legal Notice No. 2023-0167 First Publication: 11/16/2023 Last Publication: 12/14/2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Proposed Budget

The Proposed Budget is available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the CRYSTAL VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (the “District”) and CRYSTAL VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 SUBDISTRICT (the “Subdistrict”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 5:00pm, to consider adoption of the District’s and Subdistrict’s proposed 2024 budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83083183414?pwd =U2ZUTFZKRDlWWW1NY2J6OVpJT3JVUT09 Meeting ID: 830 8318 3414 Passcode: 980402 Call In Numbers: 1(719) 359-4580 or 1(253) 215-8782 The Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Board.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at crystalvalley.org or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CRYSTAL VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 946405 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District, 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 140, in Englewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered and final action taken at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District on Thursday, December 7, 2023 beginning at 3:00 p.m. at 58 Inverness Drive West, Suite 100, in Englewood, Colorado. Any interested elector of the Inverness Metropolitan Improvement District may file any objections to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Dated: November 8, 2023 INVERNESS METROPOLITAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By: /s/Charles Davis Secretary to the District Legal Notice No. 946390 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Castle Pines Metropolitan District for the ensuing year of 2024.

A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District, 5880 Country Club Drive, in Castle Rock, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection after November 17, 2023.

Such proposed budget will be heard and discussed at a regular meeting of the Castle Pines Metropolitan District Board of Directors to be held in the board room at the District’s office, 5880 Country Club Drive, Castle Rock, Colorado, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. The public will be connected via Zoom.

Any interested elector within the Castle Pines Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time before the final adoption of the budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CASTLE PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: -s- Tad Walden Secretary to the Board of Directors Legal Notice No. 946249 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO AMEND 2023 BUDGET NOTICE TO ADOPT 2024 BUDGET TALLMAN GULCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Tallman Gulch Metropolitan District, of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, will consider the adoption of the District’s 2024 budget at a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 1:00 P.M via zoom. In addition, at this special meeting, the Board will consider amending the District’s 2023 budget. Copies of both budgets are available for public inspection at the offices noted above.

Any interested elector of the Tallman Gulch Metropolitan District may file any objections to the resolutions at any time prior to the adoption by the Board of Directors of the Tallman Gulch Metropolitan District at the above-stated meeting.

The meeting is open to the public.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TALLMAN GULCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, L.L.C. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82610408712?p wd=3yAb5Q5c37sLdDVBaGhipzonklTLCK.1 Meeting ID: 826 1040 8712 Passcode: 359580 Legal Notice No. 946393 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the DOMINION WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing at 9250 E. Costilla Ave., Suite 400, Greenwood Village, CO 80112 and via teleconference on December 19, 2023, at 12:00 pm, to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2024 budget (the “Proposed Budget”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 264 365 162 680 Passcode: 68sqLR Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 872-242-7741,,209401275# United States, Chicago

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the proposed 2024 Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 Budget by the Board.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at www.dominionwsd.org.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: DOMINION WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado By: /s/ Andrea Cole General Manager Legal Notice No. 946344 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND HEARING HUNTING HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the HUNTING HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Hunting Hill Metropolitan District to be held at 1:00 P.M., on Monday, December 11, 2023. The meeting will be held at Douglas County Libraries - Highlands Ranch Branch, 9292 Ridgeline Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Hunting Hill Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HUNTING HILL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation Legal Notice No. 946403 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF 2024 BUDGET HEARING Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of North Fork Fire Protection District (NFFPD) for the ensuing year of 2024 and a copy of such proposed budget is on file in the office of North Fork Fire Protection District and is open for public inspection. This proposed budget will be considered at the regular Board meeting of NFFPD to be held at 19384 County Rd 126, Buffalo Creek, CO 80425 on Wednesday, December 6th,2023 at 1:00 PM. Any interested elector of the North Fork Fire Protection District may inspect the proposed 2024 budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Legal Notice No. 946385 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT for the year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District, 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 140, in Englewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered and final action taken at the regular

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meeting of the Board of Directors of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at 58 Inverness Drive East, Suite 100, in Englewood, Colorado.

Any interested elector of the Inverness Water and Sanitation District may file any objections to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Dated: November 8, 2023 INVERNESS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Charles Davis Secretary to the District Legal Notice No. 946389 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGETS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Boards of Directors (collectively the “Boards”) of the PINERY COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 (collectively the “Districts”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 29, 2023 at 1:00 pm, for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Boards including a public hearing on the 2024 proposed budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”).

The necessity may also arise for an amendment to the 2023 budgets (the “Amended Budgets”).

This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81556526955; Meeting ID: 815 5652 6955; Call-In: 720-707-2699 The Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets are on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where the same are open for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Proposed Budgets and Amended Budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budgets or the Amended Budgets by the Boards. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained at www.pinerycommercialmetrodistricts.com or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PINERY COMMERCIAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2, quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Colorado /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Legal Notice No. 946387 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: November 13, 2023 Project Title: Town of Castle Rock Police Department Basement Renovation 100 Perry St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Project No. 47222 Contractors: MW Golden Constructors 1700 Park St. Castle Rock, CO 80109 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractors on December 11, 2023 provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the

Contractors must file a proper written notice with the Special Projects Manager, 100 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 on or before the above date.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Matt Gohl, Special Projects Manager Legal Notice No. 946396 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Notice is hereby given that at 3:00 p.m. on December 5, 2023 the RAMPART RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5, of Douglas County, Colorado will make final payment to; Fiore & Sons, Inc. 80 E. 62nd Avenue, Suite 101 Denver, Colorado 80216 for all work done by said Contractor(s) in construction for work related to MD5-020 CITY CENTER EARTHWORKS PHASE 1 PROJECT all of said work being within or near the boundaries of Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 5, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 5, c/o CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP., 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Rampart Range Metropolitan District No. 5, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

RAMPART RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5 By: /s/ Denise Denslow District Manager Legal Notice No. 946345 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: November 3, 2023 Project Title: Omni Tributary – Prairie Hawk Dr. to Red Hawk Dr. Contractor: 53 Corporation, LLC 5655 Peterson Road Sedalia, CO 80135 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on December 4, 2023, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Erik Dam, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before December 1, 2023.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Erik Dam, Project Manager Legal Notice No. 946336 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF

CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT TOWN OF PARKER STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 7th day of December, 2023, final settlement will be made by the Town of Parker, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Town of Parker and Brannan Sand & Gravel Company, LLC. for the completion of 2023 Townwide Resurfacing Program (CIP23002) and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Brannan Sand & Gravel Company, LLC, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 7th day of December, 2023, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Town of Parker Council, c/o Director of Engineering/Public Works, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said Town of Parker from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

The Town of Parker Council, By: Tom Williams, Director of Engineering/Public Works.

Legal Notice No. 946406 First Publication: November 23rd, 2023 Second Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: November 3, 2023 Project Title: Covy Court Stormwater Improvements Contractor: 53 Corporation, LLC 5655 Peterson Road Sedalia, CO 80135 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Castle Rock intends to start processing the Final Payment to the above-named contractor on December 4, 2023, provided no claims are received.

Any person or firm having debts against the Contractor must file a proper written notice with Erik Dam, Project Manager, Town of Castle Rock, 175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109, on or before December 1, 2023.

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK By: Erik Dam, Project Manager Legal Notice No. 946335 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Belford North Metropolitan District of the Town of Parker, Douglas County, Colorado (the “District”), will make final payment at 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, on December 11, 2023, at the hour of 12:00 p.m. to All Phase Landscaping Construction, Inc., a Colorado corporation, for all work done by said Contractor in construction or work related to the Belford Avenue Streetscape Project performed within Belford North Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado.

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Belford North

Metropolitan District on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Belford North Metropolitan District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Belford North Metropolitan District By: /s/ Jennifer Gruber Tanaka WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON General Counsel to the District Legal Notice No. 946388 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE is hereby given that Cherry Creek Project Water Authority (the “Authority”) of Douglas County, Colorado, will make final payment at the offices of the Authority’s accountant, Inverness Services Group, 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, Englewood, CO 80112, on or after November 27, 2023, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. to Layne Christensen Company, located at 5810 E. 77th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022, for all work done by said Contractor in construction or work on the Drilling and Pump Installation for Three Alluvial Wells Project performed within Douglas County, State of Colorado.

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to Cherry Creek Project Water Authority, Attn: Richard Krulish, 9250 East Costilla Avenue, Suite 630, Greenwood Village, CO 80112, rkrulish@pinerywater.com, on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Cherry Creek Project Water Authority, its members, directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHERRY CREEK PROJECT WATER AUTHORITY By: /s/ Russell Dykstra Legal Counsel to the Authority Legal Notice No. 946363 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Notice is hereby given that on or after the 1st day of December 2023, Castle Pines Metropolitan District anticipates making a final settlement with Chavez Construction, Inc. for all materials furnished and for all labor performed under a contract with Castle Pines Metropolitan District, dated June 14, 2023, for the 2023 Road Repairs and Surfacing Project.

Until noon on Friday, December 1, 2023, the Castle Pines Metropolitan District will receive at its office at 5880 Country Club Drive, Castle Rock, Colorado 80108 any verified claims respecting such work with effect as provided in Section 107, Article 26, Title 38, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973.

Legal Notice No. 946248 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Summons and Sheriff Sale Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 Plaintiff(s): TMV RETAIL II OWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado nonprofit corporation Defendant(s): CBDG, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Name: Richard W. Johnston, Esq. Address: Tobey & Johnston, P.C. 56 Inverness Drive East #103 Englewood, CO 80112 Phone Number: (303) 799-8600 Fax Number: (303) 799-6977 E-mail: rjohnston@tobeyjohnston.com Atty. Reg. #: 19823 Case No. 23CV30835 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE: You are summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint within twenty-one (21) days after this summons is served on you in the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after this summons is served on you outside the State of Colorado, or within sixty-three (63) days after this summons is served upon the United States or one of its agencies.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment by default may be entered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice to you.

The following documents are also served with this Summons: Complaint and District Civil Case Cover Sheet.

DATE: , 2023 TOBEY & JOHNSTON, P.C. By: Richard W. Johnston, Reg. No. 19823 This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended.

A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons.

This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

WARNING: A VALID SUMMONS MAY BE ISSUED BY A LAWYER AND IT NEED NOT CONTAIN A COURT CASE NUMBER, THE SIGNATURE OF A COURT OFFICER, OR A COURT SEAL. THE PLAINTIFF HAS 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU TO FILE THE CASE WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING THE COURT TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE CASE HAS BEEN FILED AND OBTAIN THE CASE NUMBER. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES THE CASE WITHIN THIS TIME, THEN YOU MUST RESPOND AS EXPLAINED IN THIS SUMMONS. IF THE PLAINTIFF FILES MORE THAN 14 DAYS AFTER THE DATE THE SUMMONS WAS SERVED ON YOU, THE CASE MAY BE DISMISSED UPON MOTION AND YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SEEK ATTORNEY’S FEES FROM THE PLAINITFF. Amended and Adopted by the Court, En Banc, October 10, 2013, effective immediately Legal Notice No. 946313 First Publication: November 9, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Cedar Hill Cemetery Association/District for the ensuing year 2024; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office

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of Cedar Hill Cemetery, 880 E. Wolfensberger Rd., Castle Rock, Co. 80109 where the same is open for public inspection: at that such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Cedar Hill Cemetery District to be held at 880 E. Wolfensberger Rd. on November 29th, 2023 from 9-10:30 am.

Dated: November 9, 2023 The Cedar Hill Cemetery Association/District By: B. Sean Curtis Legal Notice No. 946394 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles Public Notice 1) 2022 VOLKSWAGEN TAOS RED 3VVLX7B24NM054729 2) 2009 DODGE JOURNEY BLACK 3D4GG67V59T217478 3) 2010 TOYOTA RAV 4 BLUE 2T3BF4DVXAW043777 4) 1973 CAPRIOLO BOAT TRAILER WHITE W3845 5) 2013 INFINITI JX SILVER 5N1AL0MM7DC324748 6) 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 WHITE 1B7HF16Y2TS694641 7) 2015 CHRYSLER 200 SILVER 1C3CCCDG3FN636599 8) 2011 FORD ESCAPE GRAY 1FMCU0EG1BKB09514 9) 2017 FORD EXPLORER WHITE 1FM5K8AR8HGB56216 10) 2016 CHEVY CRUZ BLUE 1G1PC5SH3G7142195 Parker Towing Inc 18800 E. Clarke Road, Parker, CO 80134 303-841-9161 Legal Notice No. 946392 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda Johanson, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30415 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Hal Blanchard #1305 Attorney to the Personal Representative 19039 E Plaza Dr. Ste 275 Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No. 946356 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eileen J. Dowling, a/k/a Eileen Joyce Dowling, a/k/a Eileen Dowling, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30467 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sheila Ellen Zieger, a/k/a Sheila E. Zieger, a/k/a Sheila Zieger, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030425 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of DOUGLAS County, Colorado on or before 3/9/2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Bruce Kevin Zieger a/k/a Bruce K. Zieger, Personal Representative c/o Gebhardt Emerson Moodie Bonanno, LLC 650 South Cherry Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No. 946342 First Publication: November 9, 2023

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SARAH ANN KARR, a/k/a Sarah A. Karr, a/k/a Sarah Karr, Deceased Case Number: 2023 PR 183 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Legal Notice No. 946365 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No. 946355 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Notice to Creditors

Legal Notice No. 946308 First Publication: November 9, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Ronald P. Dowling Co-Personal Representative 10853 Ontario Ave. Littleton, CO 80123

Legal Notice No. 945991 First Publication: September 14, 2023 Last Publication: September 14, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Legal Notice No. 946386 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Kathryn T. James, Esq., Personal Representative Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. 18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104

Theresa M. Moore, Attorney for Personal Representative Ruth A. Pekarovich Velte 333 W. Hampden Ave., Ste. 420-G Englewood, CO 80110-2334

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan N. Cramer, Deceased Case Number: 23PR197

REDLINERS INC 2531 W 62ND CT UNIT G DENVER, CO 80221 720-930-8139

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Douglas County, Colorado, located at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, on or before March 11, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael W. Dowling Co-Personal Representative 7156 S. Newland St. Littleton, CO 80123

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1971 OLDSMOBILE CUTLAS SUPREME VIN 34267LAN330483

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Albert Dale Mikelson, a/k/a A. Dale Mikelson, a/k/a Dale Mikelson, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30452

Devin W. Cramer Personal Representative 7593 Brown Bear Court Littleton, Colorado 80125 Legal Notice No. 946354 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PATRICIA ANN HIJAZI, ALSO KNOWN AS PATRICIA HIJAZI, AND PATRICIA A. HIJAZI, Deceased Case Number 23 PR 30430 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, on or before March 12, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard Tarik Hijazi Personal Representative 2050 Manhattan Avenue Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Legal Notice No. 946296 First Publication: November 9, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Barbara Jean Witt , a/k/a Barbara J. Witt, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30453 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 9, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kathryn L. Witt, Personal Representative c/o Linda Sommers, Esq. Sommers Law Group 390 Union Blvd., #280 Lakewood, CO 80228 Legal Notice No. 946300 First Publication: November 9, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Courtney Renae Graff, a/k/a Courtney R. Graff, a/k/a Courtney Graff, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30480 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or March 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Emily Knakmuhs, Personal Representative 23830 Eagle Bend Lane Parker, Colorado 80138 Legal Notice No. 946332 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael Fred Lawrence, a/k/a Michael F. Lawrence, a/k/a Michael Lawrence, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30400

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ signature on original in office Signature of Attorney for Person Giving Notice Joseph H. Lusk, #33948 Attorney for the Personal Representative c/o: BOATRIGHT, RIPP & LUSK, LLC 4315 Wadsworth Blvd.

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Ph: 303-423-7131 Legal Notice No. 946341 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM FORD MEYER, a.k.a. WILLIAM F. MEYER, a.k.a. WILLIAM MEYER, a.k.a. WILL MEYER, Deceased Case Number: 23PR30429 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 11, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Steven Harlan Meyer Personal Representative c/o Brown & Brown, P.C. 1250 E. Sherwood Drive Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 Legal Notice No. 946311 First Publication: November 9, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sue Leonard, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR030463 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before March 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gary Watkins II, Personal Representative 14188 W. 3rd Place Golden, CO 80401 Legal Notice No. 946347 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of: SAMERA MAJOR BAIRD, A/K/A SAMERA M. BAIRD, A/K/A SAMERA BAIRD Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30472 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, COLORADO, on or before March 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

William Erwin Baird c/o Chayet & Danzo, LLC 650 S. Cherry Street, Suite 710 Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No. 946357 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SARAH COLLINS, a/k/a SARAH M. COLLINS, a/k/a SARAH MARIE COLLINS, Deceased Case Number 2023PR030376

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before 03/18/2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Virginia A. Frazer-Abel Person Giving Notice 4704 Harlan Street, Suite 250 Denver, CO 80212 Legal Notice No. 946297 First Publication: November 9, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patricia L. Branson, a/k/a Patricia Louise Branson, a/k/a Patricia Branson, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR30446 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of DOUGLAS County, Colorado, on or before March 23. 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Linda Lee Nuss, Personal Representative c/o Zisman, Ingraham & Mong, P.C. 8480 East Orchard Rd., Ste. 2500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 946395 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on May 19, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Richard Raymond VonFeldt be changed to Richard Raymond Von Feldt Case No.: 23 C 322 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946342 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 20, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Justin Robert Smith be changed to Justin Robert Holden Case No.: 23 C 652 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946304 First Publication: November 9, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 30, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Nicole Elizabeth Young be changed to Nicole Elizabeth Lemon Case No.: 23 C 712 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946349 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023

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cant’s Property, so long as the sum of the total withdrawals from all the wells in the aquifers does not exceed the product of the number of years since the date of issuance of the original well permit or the date of entry of a decree herein, whichever comes first, multiplied by the average annual volume TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES of water which the Applicant is entitled to withdraw from the aquifers underlying the Applicant’s PropPursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are hereby notified that the following case is a portion of the erty. Owner of Land Upon Which Wells are to Be Located. The land upon which the wells are and resume of applications and amendments filed and/or ordered published during the month of October will be located as well as the underlying groundwater is owned by the Applicant. Application for Ad2023, in Water Division No. 2. The Water Judge ordered this case be published in the Douglas judication of Exempt Well. Name of Structure: J+M Well No. 1. Legal Description of Well: The well County News Press in Douglas County, Colorado. This publication can be viewed in its entirety on is located upon the Applicants’ Property in the NE¼ NW¼ of Section 28, Township 12 South, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., El Paso County, Colorado, located 3,997 feet from the South Section Line, the state court website at: www.courts.state.co.us. and 3,153 feet from the East Section Line. The J+M Well No. 1 is permitted as an exempt well pursuThe name(s) and address(es) of applicant(s), description of water rights or conditional water rights ant to Division of Water Resources Permit No. 172655. Source: The J+M Well No. 1 is permitted to withdraw from the not-nontributary Denver aquifer. Date of Initiation of Appropriation: On or before and description of ruling sought as reflected by said application, or amendment, are as follows.

February 12, 1997. How Appropriation was Initiated: Completion of the construction of the well and CASE NO. 2023CW3045; J + M INVESTMENTS, LLC, c/o Jay Stoner, 5655 Bridlespur Ridge placement into operation during the year of 1997. Date Water Applied to Beneficial Use: February Place, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (Please address all pleadings and inquiries regarding this mat- 12, 1997. Amount Claimed: 15 g.p.m., absolute, or 0.65 annual acre-foot. Uses: Ordinary household ter to Applicant’s attorneys: Chris D. Cummins and Paul J. Raymond of Monson, Cummins, Shohet & uses in a single residence and the watering of domestic animals. Land Ownership: The land upon Farr, LLC, 13511 Northgate Estates Drive, Ste. 250, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, (719) 471-1212) where the J+M Well No. 1 is drilled and which the water is and has been used is owned by the ApFirst Amended Application for Adjudication of Denver Basin Groundwater, Approval of Plan for Aug- plicant. Remarks: The J+M Well No. 1 is an exempt well issued pursuant to and for the uses authomentation, and Adjudication of Exempt Residential Well rized in § 37-92-602(1)(b), C.R.S. and a decree for the J+M Well No. 1 is sought pursuant to § 3792-602(4), C.R.S. The Applicant seeks to maintain the exempt status of the well. Application for Plan EL PASO COUNTY for Augmentation. Structure to be Augmented. The structure to be augmented is the J+M Well No. Applicant desires to adjudicate the Denver Basin groundwater underlying its property in El Paso 2, along with any replacement or additional wells associated therewith, as likewise may be conCounty and to obtain a plan for augmentation for the subdivision of the Applicant’s Property into two structed to the Arapahoe aquifer of the Denver Basin underlying the Applicant’s Property as reparcels. The plan for augmentation includes a well into the Arapahoe aquifer of the Denver Basin. quested and described herein. Water Rights to be Used for Augmentation. The water rights to be SBThe 20-155 amending §37-92-602(3)(b)(IV).

Proposed Wells.

Applicant also seeks toC.R.S. adjudicate its existing exempt residential well. These wells willApplicant provide used for augmentation during pumping are the return flows resulting from the pumping of the notwater service to an equivalent number of single-family lots.Applicant’s Legal Description of Wells. proposes to construct an additional well on the Property at aProperty specificnontributary Arapahoe aquifer from the J+M Well No. 2, together with water rights from the nontribuDescription. All wells are and will be located on Applicant’s approximately 5.13-acre property (“Ap- tary Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer for any injurious post pumping depletions. Statement of Plan for location yet anticipated determined Well 2”), to 2.5 beacres constructed to theAugmentation. Applicant wishes to provide for the augmentation of stream depletions caused by plicant’s not Property”) to be (“J+M subdivided into No. two lots of +/each. Applicant’s Property is aquifer. depicted on Water Exhibit ASource. and Exhibit C maps attached to the application.

(All exhibits Arapahoe Not-Nontributary.

The ground watermento bepumping of the not-nontributary Arapahoe aquifer by one well proposed herein for a residential lot. tioned herein are incorporated by reference and may beaquifers inspected underlying at the office of the the clerk of this The J+M Well No. 1 will remain an exempt well upon approval of this plan for augmentation and withdrawn from the Denver and Arapahoe Applicant’s Court.) and is more particularly described as a piece of property located in the E ½ of the NW ¼ subdivision of Applicant’s Property pursuant to SB 20-155 amending C.R.S. § 37-92-602(3)(b)(IV).

Property Pursuant 37-90-137(9)(c.5), of Section is 28, not-nontributary.

Township 11 South, Range 66 W. of theto6thC.R.S. P.M., also§known as Lot 1, Kettle CreekthePotential water use criteria and their consumptive use component for replacement of actual depleEstates, as recorded in the records of for the Elwells Paso County and aquifers Recorders under augmentation requirements in Clerk these will Reception requireNO.thetions for the lots are estimated as follows: Uses. Household Use Only: 0.20 acre-feet annually 223715184, with a street address of 10245 Otero Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80921. Existing Well. within a single-family dwelling, with a maximum of ten percent consumptive use based on a nonereplacement of actual stream Nontributary.

The groundwater thatvaporative septic leach field disposal system. The annual consumptive use will therefore be 0.020 There is an existing domestic well withdepletions.

Division of Water Resources Permit No. 172655 (“J+M Well permit attached as Exhibit B. It is drilled toHills a totalaquifer depth of 460 feet to the the Denver aquifer, acre-feet, with return flows of 0.18 acre-feet per year. Landscape Irrigation: 0.05 acre-feet annually willNo.be1”),withdrawn from the Laramie-Fox underlying Applicant’s and located 3,997 feet from the South Section Line, and 3,153 feet from the East Section Line. Upon per 1,000 square feet (2.18 acre-feet per acre) per year, with an 85% assumed consumptive use Property isofnontributary.

Estimated Rates Pumping from completion this case and the subdivision process, theof J+MWithdrawal.

Well No. 1 will remain an exempt welltherate. The annual consumptive use for each 1,000 square feet of lawn and garden irrigated is therepursuant SBexceed 20-155 amending C.R.S.The §37-92-602(3)(b)(IV).

Proposed Applicant wells will to not 100 g.p.m. actual pumping ratesWells. for each wellproposes will varyfore 0.042 acre-feet. Horses (or equivalent livestock): 0.011 acre-feet annually (10 gallons per day) to constructtoanaquifer additionalconditions well on the Applicant’s at a specific location not yet determined according and wellProperty production capabilities.

The Applicantper head with a one hundred percent consumptive use component. The well will pump a maximum (“J+M Well No. 2”), to be constructed to the Arapahoe aquifer. Water Source. Not-Nontributary. The of 0.79 acre-feet of water per year from the Arapahoe aquifer. Such use shall be a combination of requests the toright to withdraw groundandwater at aquifers rates underlying of flow the necessary ground water be withdrawn from the Denver Arapahoe Applicant’s tohousehold use, irrigation of lawn and garden, and the watering of horses or equivalent livestock. An Property isthe not-nontributary.

Pursuantamounts. to C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9)(c.5), the augmentation withdraw entire decreed The actual depth of eachrequirements well to beexample breakdown of this combination of use, utilizing the factors described above, and modeled for wells in these aquifers will require the replacement of actual stream depletions. Nontributary. for the State of Colorado’s minimum use rules, is household use of 0.20 acre-feet of water per year constructed within respective aquifers will be Hills determined by topography andwith the additional 0.59 acre-feet available for irrigation of lawn and garden and the watering of up to The groundwater that the will be withdrawn from the Laramie-Fox aquifer underlying the Applicant’s Property is nontributary.

Estimated Rates of Withdrawal.

PumpingAmounts from the wells not exceed actual aquifer conditions.

Estimated Average Annual of will Ground Watertwo horses or equivalent livestock on the lot annually. An example of the use breakdown for El Paso 100 g.p.m. The actual pumping rates for each well will vary according to aquifer conditions and well County land use planning purposes is household use of 0.26 acre-feet of water per year with the Available.

ApplicantThe requests vested right for the ground withdrawal alloflegally production capabilities.

Applicantthe requests the right to withdraw water at of rates flow additional 0.53 acre-feet of available for irrigation of lawn and garden and the watering of up to two available water in the Denver Basin aquifers Applicant’shorses or equivalent livestock on the lot annually. Depletions. Maximum stream depletions over the necessaryground to withdraw the entire decreed amounts.

The actual depthunderlying of each well tothe be constructed within the respective aquifers will be determined by topography and actual aquifer conditions.

Es- 300-year pumping period for the Arapahoe aquifer amounts to approximately 22.63% of pumping.

Property.

Said amounts may be withdrawn over the 300-year life of the aquifers timated Average Annual Amounts of Ground Water Available. Applicant requests the vested right Maximum annual depletions from the J+M Well No. 2 are therefore 0.178 acre-feet in year 300. asfor required by El Paso County, Colorado Land Development Code § 8.4.7(C)(1) the withdrawal of all legally available ground water in the Denver Basin aquifers underlying the Should Applicant’s pumping be less than the 0.79 total per year described herein, resulting depleApplicant’s Property.

Said amounts may be withdrawn over the 300-year life of the as re- tions and required replacements will be correspondingly reduced. Augmentation of Depletions Durwhich is more stringent than the State of Colorado’s 100-year lifeaquifers requirement quired by El Paso County, Colorado Land Development Code § 8.4.7(C)(1) which is more stringent ing Pumping. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9)(c.5), Applicant is required to replace actual stream pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-90-137(4).

Applicant estimates that the following valuesdepletions attributable to pumping of the residential well from the Arapahoe aquifer. Depletions durthan the State of Colorado’s 100-year life requirement pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-90-137(4).

Applicant estimates that the following values and average annual amounts of the Denver and average annual amounts are representative of are therepresentative Denver Basin aquifersing pumping will be effectively replaced by residential return flows from a non-evaporative septic Basin aquifers underlying Applicant’s Property: system. The annual consumptive use for non-evaporative septic systems is 10% per year. At a underlying Applicant’s Property: household use rate of 0.20 acre-feet per year, 0.18 acre-feet is replaced to the stream system annually, utilizing a non-evaporative septic system. Thus, during pumping, stream depletions will be more Annual Avg. Annual Avg. than adequately augmented. Augmentation for Post Pumping Depletions. For the replacement of NET SAND Total Withdrawal Withdrawal any injurious post-pumping depletions which may be associated with the use of the J+M Well No. 2, AQUIFER (Feet) Appropriation 100 Years 300 Years Applicant will reserve up to the entirety of the nontributary Laramie Fox Hills aquifer, accounting for (Acre Feet) (Acre Feet) (Acre Feet) actual stream depletions replaced during the plan pumping period, as necessary to replace any injurious post pumping depletions. Applicant also reserves the right to substitute other legally available Denver augmentation sources for such post pumping depletions upon further approval of the Court under its 197.10* 0 0 0 retained jurisdiction. Even though this reservation is made, under the Court’s retained jurisdiction, (NNT) Applicant reserves the right in the future to prove that post pumping depletions will be noninjurious.

Arapahoe 246.8 245.02 2.45 0.82 The reserved nontributary Laramie-Fox Hills groundwater will be used to replace any injurious post(NNT) pumping depletions. Upon entry of a decree in this case, the Applicant will be entitled to apply for Laramie Fox and receive a new well permit for the J+M Well No. 2 for the uses in accordance with this Application 185.6 162.59 1.63 0.54 Hills (NT) and otherwise in compliance with C.R.S. §37-90-137.

*Applicant has reserved all of the available Denver Aquifer supplies to support pumping from the existing exempt well,

of the available Denver Aquifer supplies support pumping from the J+M*Applicant Well No. 1,has this reserved brings the all remaining available Denver Aquifer supplies to 0. to The available water amounts beforeTHE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THE FOREGOING APPLICATION(S) MAY AFFECT IN PRIexistingwere: exempt J+M Well195.68af, No. 1, this brings remaining available Denver Aquifer to 300ORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIreservation Totalwell, Appropriation Annual Avg.the Withdrawal 100 Years 1.96af, Annual Avg. supplies Withdrawal Years 0.65af.

0. The available water amounts before reservation were: Total Appropriation 195.68af, Annual Avg. VISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT AND PROTEST

Withdrawalamounts 100 Years 1.96af, Withdrawal 300 Years Decreed may Annual vary Avg. from the above to0.65af. conform with the State’sWITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE, OR BE FOREVER BARRED. Decreed amounts may vary from the above to conform with the State’s Determination of Facts.

Determination of § Facts.

Pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-92-305(11), thejurisdiction ApplicantYOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or application Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-305(11), the Applicant further requests that the Court retain to finally determine that the amount of waterretain available for appropriation and withdrawal from each further requests the Court jurisdiction to finally determine theaquifer. amountas amended, may file with the Water Clerk a verified statement of opposition setting forth facts as Uses. The Applicant requests the right to use the ground water for beneficial uses upon to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain of Requested available for appropriation and stock withdrawal each aquifer. thewater Applicant’s Property consisting of domestic, irrigation, water, fire from protection, and also for conditions, such statement of opposition must be filed by the last day of December 2023, (forms storage and augmentation associated with such also requestswater that the foravailable at Clerk’s office or at www.courts.state.co.us, must be served on parties and certificate of Requested Uses. Thepurposes Applicant requests theuses. rightThe toApplicant use the ground nontributary water may be used, reused, and successively used to extinction, both on and off the beneficial uses upon the Applicant’s Property consisting of domestic, irrigation,service must be completed; filing fee $192.00). The foregoing are resumes and the entire applicaApplicant’s Property subject, however, to the requirement of C.R.S. §37-90-137(9)(b), that no more tion, amendments, exhibits, maps and any other attachments filed in each case may be examined in stock water, fire protection, also storage and augmentation purposes than 98% of the amount withdrawn and annually shallfor be consumed.

Applicant may use such water by the office of the Clerk for Water Division No. 2, at the address shown below. immediate application or byuses. storage and application to the beneficial purposes associated with such Thesubsequent Applicant also requests thatuses theand nontributary stated herein. Provided, however, Applicant shall only be entitled to construct wells or use water from Witness my hand and the seal of this Court this 13th day of November 2023. water may be used, reused, and successively to extinction, both onentered and off the not-nontributary Denver or Arapahoe aquifers pursuantused to a decreed augmentation plan this Court, covering the out-of-priority stream depletions caused by the use ofofsuch not-nontributhebyApplicant’s Property subject, however, to the requirement C.R.S. §37-90-/s/ Michel M. Santistevan, Michele M. Santistevan, Clerk tary aquifers in accordance with C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9)(c.5). Well Fields. Applicant requests that it be permitted to produce the full legal entitlement from the Denver Basin aquifers underlying Applicant’s Property through any combination of wells. Applicant requests that these wells be treated as a well field. Averaging of Withdrawals. Applicant requests that it be entitled to withdraw an amount 2 of ground water in excess of the average annual amount decreed to the aquifers beneath the Appli-

District Court Water Div. 2, 501 N. Elizabeth Street, Suite 116, Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 404-8832 Legal Notice No.: 946401 First Publication: November 23, 2023

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Public notice is given on November 2, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Joanna Hallett be changed to Joanna Novara Case No.: 2023 C 727 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946391 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 30, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Nelly Eden McMahen be changed to Enoch Eden McMahen Case No.: 23 C 693 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946337 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 2, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Oksana Schtepa be changed to Oksana Prokuronov Schtepa Case No.: 23 C 717 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946397 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 5, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Alexandra Lucca Loaiza Franciscotti be changed to Alexandra Lucca Gonzales Loaiza Franciscotti.

Case No.: 23 C 663 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946380 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on October 9, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Gina Maria Smith be changed to Gina Maria Holden Case No.: 23 C 651 By: Judge Brian Fields

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Legal Notice No. 946303 First Publication: November 9, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 2, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Jose E Leon be changed to Jose Flores Leon Case No.: 23 C 691 By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946400 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on November 2, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Landon John Manke be changed to Landon Wolfe Case No.: 2023CV30839 By: The Magistrate Legal Notice No. 946402 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: December 7, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

sons who are or may be concerned

Special Respondents.

A motion to find the parent(s) of each child named above unfit and to terminate parental rights, appoint a permanent custodian, or enter such orders as are deemed appropriate and just has been filed. A hearing on that motion will be conducted on the 13th day of December, 2023 at 2:30pm, in Courtroom #3 of the Leavenworth County Justice Center located at 601 S 3rd St, in the city of Leavenworth, Kansas. The Court will receive testimony and other relevant information with regard to the safety and wellbeing of each child named above and may enter orders regarding custody and case planning necessary to achieve permanency for each child named above, including proposals for living arrangements for the child(ren) and services to be provided the child and the child(ren)’s family. The following persons shall receive notice by return receipt delivery, except as set out in K.S.A 38-2267(b)(3): the parents, parties, interested parties, grandparents, the closest relative of each of the child’s parents whose address is known if no living grandparent’s address is known, the parent’s nearest relative who can be located if a parent of a child cannot be located by the exercise of due diligence, the child(ren)’s foster parent(s) or permanent custodian(s), preadoptive parents, and relatives providing care.

Attorney for Department: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Kathryn Cherry, #42682 4400 Castleton Court Castle Rock, CO 80109 Phone: (303) 814-5325 lreigrut@douglas.co.us kcherry@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 23JV48 DIVISION C

No person receiving this notice shall be made a party or interested party to this action solely on the basis of this notice.

An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the child: Michael Nichols, 831 Armstrong Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101. You have the right to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or without an attorney. The Court will appoint an attorney for any parent who desires an attorney but is financially unable to hire one. The Court may order one or both parents to pay child support. An attorney has been appointed for you: Benjamin Nathan Casad, 529 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Date and time of hearing: December 13, 2023 at 2:30pm Place of hearing: Courtroom 3 of the Leavenworth County Justice Center in the city of Leavenworth, Kansas Amanda White, Deputy Clerk

Public notice is given on October 26, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Douglas County Court.

F I L E D: LEAVENWORTH CO. KS November 8, 2023 10:29AM Julie Clemens, Clerk of District Court

The Petition requests that the name of Kelli Kaye Dolph be changed to Kellie Kaye Dolph Case No.: 2023 C 703

Legal Notice No. 946359 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 130, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

By: Judge Brian Fields Legal Notice No. 946338 First Publication: November 16, 2023 Last Publication: November 30, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Children Services (Adoption/Guardian/Other) Public Notice IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE INTEREST OF P. A. F. DOB xx /xx / 2006 A male Case No. 2018-JC-000135 NOTICE OF HEARING - PUBLICATION Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2267 TO: William Felton, Father, and all other per-

Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, Colorado 80109 (720) 437-6200 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: BRINNON WILLIS-SMITH, D.O.B.: 10/14/2009 Child And Concerning: TARA SMITH, D.O.B.: 11/18/1982, Mother DESHUN WILLIS, D.O.B.: 01/01/1980, Father Respondents, And PATRICK SMITH, D.O.B.: 12/14/1957, Maternal Grandfather, VALERIE SMITH, D.O.B.: 12/21/1958, Maternal Grandmother,

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DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. TO: Deshun Willis TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a Motion for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities pursuant to C.R.S. § 19-1-104(4-6) and 19-3-508(1)(a-c) has been filed, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

An Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Hearing has been set for December 13, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Division C by phone: 720-437-6180 + 75553# Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this motion. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES HEARING AND MAY GRANT JOINT CUSTODY OF YOUR CHILD TO SPECIAL RESPONDENTS AND MAKE ORDERS AFFECTING YOUR PARENTING TIME AND DECISION MAKING. You have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court.

Allocation of Parental Rights to grant custody of your child to Special Respondents is a possible remedy in this proceeding. You are entitled to a hearing on this motion before a Judge.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate.

You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S., and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: November 14, 2023.

Public Airport Authority, owner and operator of Centennial Airport, Englewood, Colorado, is soliciting proposals to retain a qualified Construction Manager At Risk (“CMAR”) to provide preconstruction and construction services for the Air Traffic Control Tower Major Repairs/ Upgrade Project.

To obtain a complete copy of the Request for Proposals, please e-mail Lauren Wiarda, Director of Planning and Development, at lwiarda@ centennialairport.com.

The Construction Manager at Risk must supply all information required by the Request for Proposals. The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in the submittals and to select the Contractor deemed to be in the best interest of the Airport.

Proposals must be submitted to Lauren Wiarda, Centennial Airport, 7565 S. Peoria St. Unit D9, Englewood, CO 80112 no later than 3:00 p.m.

MST, December 15, 2023, with an electronic copy submitted to lwiarda@centennialairport.com.

It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to see that the proposal is received before the submission deadline. Late proposals will not be considered.

Legal Notice No. 946407 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press _____________________________________ Public Notice NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Publication: November 23, 2023 Douglas County 100 3rd Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 Telephone: 303 814-4326 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Douglas County.

REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about December 11, 2023, Douglas County will submit separate requests to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of CDBG funds, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), to undertake the following project: Project Title: Ridgegate Senior Apartments

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Purpose: The project consists of the construction of a five story multi-family building with 101 units on roughly 3.9 acres, which shall be 100% affordable with incomes averaging at or below 60% of the area median income and age restricted to residents at 55 years of age or older. The unit mix will contain 74 one-bed/ one-bath units and 27 two-bed/one-bath units. Community amenities will consist of a community room, fitness room, on-site property management, first come / first serve covered parking, controlled access entries, and security cameras. The exterior amenities will include a picnic area with outdoor dining and seating areas.

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Location: Lot 9 of RidgeGate East Filing No. 3, Lone Tree, Douglas County 80134 (near roughly 12800 Ridgegate Pkwy lone Tree, CO)

/s/ Kathryn Cherry Kathryn Cherry, #42682 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No. 946404 First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press ______________________________________

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CMAR Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County

Estimated Cost: Douglas County will provide roughly $850,000 in CDBG and DOLA will provide roughly $800,000 in CDBG with total project costs of roughly $38,466,550.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Douglas County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. An Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), therefore, is not required.

Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Douglas County Government, 100 3rd Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104, contact Melanie Grothe, 303 814-4326, mgrothe@douglas.co.us.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to Douglas County. All comments received by December 8, 2023, will be considered by Douglas County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION Douglas County certifies to DOLA and HUD that Jennifer Eby in her capacity as Assistant Director of Community Services consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. Douglas County’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows Douglas County to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO THE RELEASE OF FUNDS DOLA and HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and Douglas County’s certification for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are made on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Douglas County; (b) Douglas County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs, or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before the approval of a release of funds by HUD and DOLA; or (d) another Federal agency, acting pursuant to 40 CFR part 1504, has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections for DOLA CDBG Funds must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Bret Hillberry, Environmental Compliance Officer, at bret. hillberry@state.co.us. Potential objectors should contact bret.hillberry@state.co.us to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Objections for HUD CDBG Funds must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Noemi Ghirghi, CPD Region VIII Director, at CPD_COVID-19OEE-DEN@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact CPD_COVID-19OEEDEN@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Jennifer Eby, Douglas County Certifying Officer Legal Notice No. 946408First Publication: November 23, 2023 Last Publication: November 23, 2023 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press ______________________________________

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